Images: Opening night at the 26th SoxFest
See images from opening night Friday of SoxFest 2018 at the Hilton Chicago. The 26th annual Chicago White Sox fan convention runs through the weekend.
Manager Rick Renteria meets with the media during opening night of SoxFest at Hilton Chicago Friday night. 2018 marks the 26th annual edition of the event which continues through the weekend.
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Fans clamor for players to toss souvenirs at the end of opening ceremonies on opening night of SoxFest at Hilton Chicago Friday night. 2018 marks the 26th annual edition of the event which continues through the weekend.
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General Manager Rick Hahn of the White Sox meets with the media during opening night of SoxFest at Hilton Chicago Friday night. 2018 marks the 26th annual edition of the event which continues through the weekend.
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Jose Abreu speaks during opening night of SoxFest at Hilton Chicago Friday night. 2018 marks the 26th annual edition of the event which continues through the weekend.
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Alec Hansen speaks during opening night of SoxFest at Hilton Chicago Friday night. 2018 marks the 26th annual edition of the event which continues through the weekend.
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Yoán Moncada speaks during opening night of SoxFest at Hilton Chicago Friday night. 2018 marks the 26th annual edition of the event which continues through the weekend.
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Dylan Cease speaks during opening night of SoxFest at Hilton Chicago Friday night. 2018 marks the 26th annual edition of the event which continues through the weekend.
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Michael Kopech speaks during opening night of SoxFest at Hilton Chicago Friday night. 2018 marks the 26th annual edition of the event which continues through the weekend.
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Hall of Famer Tim Raines catches up with former teammates during opening night of SoxFest at Hilton Chicago Friday night. 2018 marks the 26th annual edition of the event which continues through the weekend.
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Hall of Famer Tim Raines greets former teammates during opening night of SoxFest at Hilton Chicago Friday night. 2018 marks the 26th annual edition of the event which continues through the weekend.
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General Manager Rick Hahn, left, and Manager Rick Renteria share a hug during opening night of SoxFest at Hilton Chicago Friday night. 2018 marks the 26th annual edition of the event which continues through the weekend.
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Former White Sox pitchers Jose Contreras, left, and Esteban Loaiza share a laugh during opening night of SoxFest at Hilton Chicago Friday night. 2018 marks the 26th annual edition of the event which continues through the weekend.
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General Manager Rick Hahn, left, and Manager Rick Renteria share a hug during opening night of SoxFest at Hilton Chicago Friday night. 2018 marks the 26th annual edition of the event which continues through the weekend.
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Tim Anderson speaks during opening night of SoxFest at Hilton Chicago Friday night. 2018 marks the 26th annual edition of the event which continues through the weekend.
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General Manager Rick Hahn speaks during opening night of SoxFest at Hilton Chicago Friday night. 2018 marks the 26th annual edition of the event which continues through the weekend.
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Broadcaster Steve Stone greets fans during opening night of SoxFest at Hilton Chicago Friday night. 2018 marks the 26th annual edition of the event which continues through the weekend.
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Broadcaster Jason Benetti greets fans during opening night of SoxFest at Hilton Chicago Friday night. 2018 marks the 26th annual edition of the event which continues through the weekend.
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Broadcaster Ken "Hawk" Harrelson greets fans during opening night of SoxFest at Hilton Chicago Friday night. 2018 marks the 26th annual edition of the event which continues through the weekend.
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Hall of Famer Tim Raines greets fans during opening night of SoxFest at Hilton Chicago Friday night. 2018 marks the 26th annual edition of the event which continues through the weekend.
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Nicky Delmonico greets fans during opening night of SoxFest at Hilton Chicago Friday night. 2018 marks the 26th annual edition of the event which continues through the weekend.
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Reynaldo Lopez greets fans during opening night of SoxFest at Hilton Chicago Friday night. 2018 marks the 26th annual edition of the event which continues through the weekend.
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Yoan Moncada greets fans during opening night of SoxFest at Hilton Chicago Friday night. 2018 marks the 26th annual edition of the event which continues through the weekend.
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Lucas Giolito greets fans during opening night of SoxFest at Hilton Chicago Friday night. 2018 marks the 26th annual edition of the event which continues through the weekend.
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Jose Abreu greets fans during opening night of SoxFest at Hilton Chicago Friday night. 2018 marks the 26th annual edition of the event which continues through the weekend.
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Pitching Coach Don Cooper, right, embraces former pitcher Jose Contreras during opening night of SoxFest at Hilton Chicago Friday night. 2018 marks the 26th annual edition of the event which continues through the weekend.
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